US Bridges

Rt M E over Parks CR

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 18 T 31 N R 15 W · Structure no. 9565

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Parks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M E over Parks CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesParks CR
LocationS 18 T 31 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.39283, -92.6206
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2024)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Parks CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Parks CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Parks CR carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Parks CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Parks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.